This One Is Between Me and God: Why Some Prayers Need Privacy
- John Young
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10–15; Matthew 6:6; Proverbs 20:19
There are some prayers you can’t explain out loud. Not because they aren’t real—but because they’re too sacred to be misunderstood.
Hannah stood in the temple, lips moving, voice silent, heart heavy. She was pouring out anguish, disappointment, and hope all at once. And the priest—the man of God—got it wrong. Eli looked at her and assumed she was drunk (1 Samuel 1:13–14). He misread devotion as dysfunction.
That moment teaches us a hard but freeing truth: everyone doesn’t interpret your pain correctly.
Some people don’t have the spiritual language, emotional maturity, or discernment to handle what you’re carrying. They’ll label your burden before they ever listen to your heart.
That’s why Jesus said, “When you pray, go into your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is in secret” (Matthew 6:6). Not all prayer is meant for a crowd. Some prayers grow best in private—away from commentary, curiosity, and criticism. And God, who sees in secret, knows how to answer openly.
Proverbs 20:19 warns us that a person who talks too much can’t be trusted with confidence. Oversharing isn’t vulnerability—it’s often a lack of boundaries. Wisdom knows the difference between community and exposure.
Not everyone who wants access deserves insight.Not everyone praying near you is praying for you.Not everyone asking questions is safe to answer.
Some battles require isolation—not because you’re weak, but because you’re discerning. Privacy doesn’t mean you lack faith; it means you value focus. Hannah guarded her vow because covenant requires clarity. She didn’t let misunderstanding interrupt her assignment.
When Eli finally understood, he blessed what he once misjudged. But notice—Hannah didn’t wait for validation to keep praying. She stayed locked in with God.
Some things really are between you and God.And that’s not secrecy—that’s stewardship.
Reflection:Who knows too much about things they don’t have the power—or the grace—to help you heal?
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